The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

Set on a clifftop overlooking the Atlantic, The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is one of Europe's leading golf resorts, combining championship golf with five-star luxury across 459 rooms and suites. The resort has been welcoming golfers for years and remains a benchmark for quality, service and location.

Accommodation is spread across the main Citadel building and The Retreat, with every room and suite designed for comfort and space. Standard Deluxe rooms come with a private terrace, mini-bar, safe, luxury spa amenities, in-room Nespresso machine and air conditioning. All rooms feature a private balcony, marble bathroom and access to shared pools, with the choice of resort or ocean views.

For those marking a special occasion or simply wanting more space, the suites are exceptional. The Royal Suites, located on the 7th and 8th floors of the Citadel, offer two bedrooms, an open-plan living and dining area with bar, a service kitchen and expansive terraces, perfect for families or groups. At the top of the range, the Imperial Suite spans 10,225 square feet and includes a private rooftop pool with panoramic views across the resort and coastline. It's the most exclusive suite on the property and a genuine statement of luxury.

The Retreat offers premium one and two-bedroom suites with private pools and views over the resort's sub-tropical gardens. These are ideal for golfers who want a quieter, more secluded base while still enjoying full access to the resort's facilities. Whether you're staying in the main Citadel or The Retreat, the level of finish and attention to detail is consistent throughout, and the clifftop setting means you're never far from a view worth stopping for.

Dining at Abama is a highlight in its own right. The resort has ten restaurants and bars, including two Michelin-starred venues, M.B (two stars) and Kabuki (one star), offering a superb dining experience that stands up to the golf. M.B, led by Chef Erlantz Gorostiza and named after famed Spanish chef Martín Berasategui, serves extravagant Basque-inspired cuisine. It's a meal worth planning your evening around. Kabuki, brought to Tenerife by Seoul native and former professional snowboarder Akira Back, holds one Michelin star and serves modern Japanese cuisine with creativity and flair.

Beyond the starred restaurants, the choice is extensive. El Mirador specialises in fish and seafood, Verona serves Italian, Txoko offers traditional Basque dishes, Verde Mar focuses on natural and local products, and The Beach Club provides relaxed coastal dining. The Lobby Bar, La Veranda and the Deli Cafe round out the options, backed by a superb wine list and live music most evenings.

The fitness centre is complimentary, open 24 hours and equipped with the latest cardiovascular training technology, all with coastal views. The Destination Spa is one of the best in Spain, using Cinq Mondes Spa products and offering a water circuit that includes a Tepidarium, Hammam, African sauna, herbal steam bath, Kneipp trail, shower area, hydrotherapy pool, snow cabin and spa garden. It's designed specifically to help you unwind after a round, and it delivers.

For families, the kids' club is excellent, giving parents the freedom to play golf or relax while children are looked after. The resort's clifftop location also makes it easy to explore Tenerife's west coast, with the Atlantic on your doorstep and plenty of local attractions within easy reach.

Bar / Restaurant

8.2 / 10

Facilities

9.2 / 10

Location

7.6 / 10

Room comfort

7.8 / 10

Staff

9.6 / 10

Value for money

7.8 / 10